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  1. 1.2 AZQ catalytic converter and manifold (maniverter)

    Hello again. I think the maniverter on my ibiza is cracked: I can hear and smell the exhaust at the front of the engine. I'm thinking of taking it off myself as access is good however the bolts are all very rusted and I have read that they can be difficult to remove. I have added penetrating oil...
  2. catalytic converter replacment trouble

    Hi all, im having trouble with the replacement of my catalytic converter, the cat and front pipe currently is one piece, however when i came to order a new one the supplier reckons i need to fit the front pipe and cat seperatly at a cost of £70 more, i dont wanna buy the full system and then...
  3. abhardwaj1990

    Catalytic Converter problem.....

    Right, another problem :( I'm getting a loud rattling noise from under the car at lowish revs, took it to the garage and they've diagnosed that its the Catalytic Converter.... I've been quoted £70 for a new part and then £60 for labour, does this sound about right? I'm also thinking this is a...
  4. ToledoNorthEat

    Speed hump + Catalytic Conv = £300! :(

    Its that time of the month again where I ask for help!! Due to a nicely placed pot hole infront of a speed hump, my Catalytic convertor has been totally destroyed!!! Took the car straight to Kwickfit in South Shields who quoted me £278 quid JUST FOR THE PART!!! I have since found one on...
  5. toonfiend

    Catalytic Converters

    Alright folks, Thought about getting a new cat for my 99 16V (ABF), as mines looking decidedly ropey. Went on the interweb and searched a few online shops, theres loads of choice however they dont like whats on my car!, on mine the cat and downpipe seem to be all one unit and ones for sale are...
  6. Catalytic Converter Problems

    Hi folks, I'm a newbie here so hello! I drive a Seat Ibiza 1.2 04 plate, it's pretty basic, I'm not gonna lie! It has had a problem with the engine management light coming on whenever I hit any decent speed (70 or 80mph) and I took it to a mechanic friend who said that there was a problem...
  7. Catalytic convertor

    Hi, My ibiza 1.2 (2002) engine light keeps coming on every 100 miles or so and the fault code given is: 16804 Catalyst system: bank 1: efficiency below threshold - Im not sure if there is any way to test if the cat is at fault or if its one of the sensors, but has anyone tried using anything...
  8. Catalytic converter needed - GSF ?

    Hello, I’ve been getting some strange noises from my car recently. Finally took it into the service centre and was told that it need a new catalytic converter. The price of which was going to cost 770 pounds. A colleague at work suggested that I try a company called GSF, got a quote...
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